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Burstein, Andrew
The Passions of Andrew Jackson - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375414282 . A first edition/first printing with a little bumping to the corners else in Fine condition housed in a shelfworn Near Fine dust-jacket; Andrew Jackson was a powerful and influential American president who led the United States through some of its most turbulent times. Burstein explores Jackson's passionate and intense relationships with both his wife and his men as well as his aggressive and sometimes violent behavior.; 8vo; 292 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53473 ???????? : 0375414282 9780375414282
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Bush, George W
Decision Points - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Crown Publishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307590615 . A lightly aged Near Fine first printing of the first edition in an unblemished dust-jacket; In Decision Points George W. Bush offers readers a unique and insightful glimpse into his presidency recounting key moments in history that defined his time in office. Bush discusses his decision to go to war in Iraq his fight to reform the healthcare system his response to the September 11 terrorist attacks and his efforts to secure America's place in the world. Bush provides readers with a unique and personal look at the decisions that led to some of the most important moments in American history.; 8vo; 497 pages . Crown Publishers hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53598 ???????? : 0307590615 9780307590619
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Wild, David
He Is. I Say: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond - 1st Edition/1st Printng
s. I. : Da Capo Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0306817845 . A handsome first printing of the first edition in Fine condition housed in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has a worn price sticker on the upper front corner; David Wild shares the story of his unlikely relationship with Neil Diamond from the time they first met in a recording studio to the present day. Wild recounts their adventures both on and off the road as well as Diamond's never-ending generosity and passion for making music.; 8vo; 203 pages . Da Capo Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53600 ???????? : 0306817845 9780306817847
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Holden, Anthony
Bill Madden: My 25 Years Covering Baseball's Heroes Scoundrels Triumphs and Tragedies - 1st Edition/1st Printing
London New York Toronto Sydney And Auckland: Bantam Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593023501 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has some creasing around the trim; Bill Madden's memoir of his 25 years as a baseball journalist is a definitive look at the game and its players. Madden has covered the game from the minors to the majors and his frank no-nonsense writing makes for a compelling read. He has been witness to the game's highs and lows and his frank assessments of players and teams will make fans of all ages appreciate the game more.; Photographs; 8vo; 159 pages . Bantam Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53610 ???????? : 0593023501 9780593023501
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Hepburn, Katharine
The Making of the African Queen or How I Went to Africa with Bogart Bacall and Huston and Almost Lost My Mind
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. Second Printing. Cloth. 0394562720 . A Fine second printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has a few dark soiling spots around the title; The Making of the African Queen tells the story of Katharine Hepburn Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall as they travel to Africa to film The African Queen. The trio encounter all sorts of challenges while filming in the wild including a deadly elephant hunt and a tempestuous journey down the Nile River. Ultimately the film is a success and Hepburn Bogart and Bacall come out the victors. The Making of the African Queen is an exciting account of a rare Hollywood adventure.; 8vo; 129 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53605 ???????? : 0394562720 9780394562728
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Cronkite, Walter
A Reporter's Life - 1st Edition/1st Printng
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394578791 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has a few puncture marks that didn't break through and scratches; This autobiography is the story of one man's lifelong journey as a reporter. Cronkite a native of Arizona tells the story of his early years in the newspaper business his time as a war correspondent and his time as the anchor of the CBS Evening News. He reflects on his career and his experiences covering major news events including the Vietnam War the Watergate scandal and the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks. A Reporter's Life is an inspiring and enlightening read that will appeal to anyone interested in journalism or history.; 8vo; 384 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53602 ???????? : 0394578791 9780394578798
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Carter, Jimmy
Sources of Strength: Meditations on Scripture for a Living Faith - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Times Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0812929446 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket that is worn from the shelf; Jimmy Carter is a former president of the United States who has written extensively on Christianity faith and spirituality. In this book Carter provides meditations on scripture that can be used as a resource to deepen one's faith.; 8vo; 252 pages . Times Books hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53483 ???????? : 0812929446 9780812929447
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Greenspan, Alan
The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: The Penguin Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1594201315 . An About Fine first printing of the first edition with some mild general wear in a Fine dust-jacket; This book is about the author's experience of the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and its aftermath. Greenspan describes how the crisis unfolded the role of financial institutions the Fed's response and the aftermath.; 8vo; 531 pages . The Penguin Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53762 ???????? : 1594201315 9781594201318
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Woodward, Bob
Maestro: Greenspan's Fed and the American Boom - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York London Toronto Sydney And Singapore: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743204123 . A Fine first printing of the first edition housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; A landmark work of investigative journalism Maestro: Greenspan's Fed and the American Boom tells the inside story of how the Federal Reserve led the country from the brink of financial disaster to unprecedented prosperity. Bob Woodward's critically acclaimed reporting reveals how Alan Greenspan the most powerful man in American finance used his authority to help create the greatest boom in American history-a boom that created millions of jobs and lifted millions of families out of poverty.; 8vo; 270 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53767 ???????? : 0743204123 9780743204125
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Horrow, Rick
When the Game is on the Line - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Cambridge MA: Perseus Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0738208078 . A Fine first edition/first printing signed by author Rick Horrow on the half-title page in an alike dust-jacket; Rick Horrow tells the story of a young man who is forced to confront the demons of his past in order to save the woman he loves. Jonny is a talented high school basketball player who is on the cusp of becoming a star. He has a bright future and loves spending time with his friends girlfriend and family. However Jonny's life is turned upside down when he is accused of a crime he didn't commit. Facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison Jonny is forced to confront the demons of his past in order to prove his innocence. With the help of his friends and family Jonny is able to come to terms with his demons and save the woman he loves.; 8vo; 211 pages; Signed by Author . Perseus Publishing hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53711 ???????? : 0738208078 9780738208077
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Madden, Bill
Bill Madden: My 25 Years Covering Baseball's Heroes Scoundrels Triumphs and Tragedies
s. I. : Sports Publishing L. L. C. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. Hardcover. 1582615292 . An edition in Near Fine condition with little soiling in a scuffed alike dust-jacket ; Bill Madden's memoir of his 25 years covering baseball's heroes scoundrels triumphs and tragedies is a joy to read. Madden's writing is engaging and he brings the game and its characters to life. This is a must-read for baseball fans.; 8vo; 328 pages . Sports Publishing L. L. C. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53609 ???????? : 1582615292 9781582615295
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Clinton, Hillary Rodham
Living History - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York London Toronto Sydney And Singapore: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743222245 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition housed in an alike dust-jacket; "Living History" is a biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton by journalist and author Sally Perdue. The book tells the story of Clinton's life from her childhood in the middle of the American South to her time as First Lady of the United States Secretary of State and Senator from New York. Perdue provides a comprehensive look at Clinton's life from her early years as an attorney and First Lady of Arkansas to her time as the nation's top diplomat. The book also includes revealing anecdotes about Clinton's time in the White House her failed presidential campaign and her time in the Senate.; 8vo; 562 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53469 ???????? : 0743222245 9780743222242
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Wallace, Mike with Gary Paul Gates
Between You and Me - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1401300294 . A Fine first printing of the first edition housed in an alike dust-jacket; In this book Wallace and Gates tell the story of their personal friendship and the secrets they've shared over the years. They discuss everything from childhood memories to their current lives and careers. The book is full of funny and poignant moments and it is an intimate look at two men who have been through a lot together.; 8vo; 292 pages . Hyperion hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53673 ???????? : 1401300294 9781401300296
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Schieffer, Bob
Bob Schieffer's America - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 039915518X . A Fine first edition/first printing in a mildly scuffed Near Fine dust-jacket; Bob Schieffer's America is a work of history that tells the story of the United States from the perspective of one of the country's most respected journalists. Schieffer takes readers on an engaging journey from the earliest settlements to the present day chronicling the great moments of American history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. This comprehensive and illuminating book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.; 8vo; 278 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53471 ???????? : 039915518X 9780399155185
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Bush, George W
Decision Points
New York: Crown Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; Seventh Printing. Hardcover. 0307590615 . A Later printing of the first edition in Fine condition housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; George W. Bushs Decision Points is a comprehensive account of the presidency from September 11 2001 to January 20 2009. The book provides readers with a comprehensive look at Bushs thinking on key issues including the Iraq War the economy and national security. The book is filled with Bushs personal reflections and provides readers with a unique and insightful perspective on the presidency.; 8vo; 497 pages . Crown Publishers hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53474 ???????? : 0307590615 9780307590619
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Carter, Jimmy
Sources of Strength: Meditations on Scripture for a Living Faith
New York: Times Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. Third Printing. Hardcover. 0812929446 . A Later printing in Fine condition housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; Jimmy Carter is a former U.S. President who has devoted his life to serving others. In this book Carter offers meditations on scripture designed to help readers develop a living faith. He draws from a variety of sources including scripture personal experience and the teachings of spiritual leaders. This book is a helpful tool for anyone looking to develop a deeper faith.; 8vo; 252 pages . Times Books hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53446 ???????? : 0812929446 9780812929447
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Carter, Jimmy
Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York London Toronto And Sydney: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743284577 . A Fine first printing of the first edition housed in a like dust-jacket; In Our Endangered Values Jimmy Carter takes readers on a compelling wide-ranging exploration of the American moral crisis. This book is the result of years of reflection and deep engagement with the issues of our time. Carter argues that the erosion of our traditional values is both a political and moral disaster. He offers a cogent and persuasive case that our institutions our democracy and our economy are all at risk if we do not begin to restore the moral foundation of our society.; 8vo; 212 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 53662 ???????? : 0743284577 9780743284578
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Strange, Curtis
Win and Win Again! - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Chicago: Contemporary Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0809243229 . A Near Fine first Printing of the First Edition with some soiling in Fine dust-jacket signed by author Curtis Strange; In this book Curtis Strange discusses the art of winning and how to win again and again. He discusses the mental and physical aspects of winning and how to use these aspects to your advantage. He also discusses how to deal with setbacks and how to keep winning.; 8vo; i-viii xi-xxi xxii-xxv 1-228 pages; Signed by Author . Contemporary Books hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 24366 ???????? : 0809243229 9780809243228
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Nicolson, Harold and Nigel Nicolson (editor)
Daries and Letters 1930-1939 -1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Atheneum. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1966. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First Printing of First American Edition in Very Good condition with tanning to the pages and rubbing to the boards to the pages in a Very Good dust-jacket with some sunning and tearing to the edges. There is a previous owner's signature on the front fly leaf; ; Vol. 1; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 1-12 13-447 448 pages . Atheneum hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 70842
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Howarth, David
Waterloo: Day of Battle
New York: Atheneum. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1969. Second Printing. 1/4 Cloth. Edition in Near Fine condition with some sunning to the boards in a Near Fine dust-jacket with light wear. There is a red publisher's stain to the top page edge; ; 8vo; 239 pages . Atheneum hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 70856
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Weider, Ben and David Hapgood
The Murder of Napoleon -1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Congdon & Lattes Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0865530351 . First Printing of a First Editoin in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket; ; 8vo; 268 pages . Congdon & Lattes, Inc. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 70860 ???????? : 0865530351 9780865530355
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Befebvre, Georges
Napoleon: from 18 Brumaire to Tilsit 1799-1807
New York: Columbia University Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1969. Hardcover. Edition in Near Fine condition with bumped corners in a Very Good dust-jacket with chipping and tearing. There is a large chip missing from the front side of dust-jacket; ; 8vo; 337 pages . Columbia University Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 70857
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Glover, Michael
Legacy of Glory: the Bonaparte Kingdom of Spain 1808-1813 -1st Editions/1st Printing
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1971. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0684125587 . First Printing of a First Edition in Fine condition in a Near Fine dust-jacket with minor tearing; ; 8vo; 353 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 70858 ???????? : 0684125587 9780684125589
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Nicolson, Harold and Nigel Nicolson (editor)
Daries and Letters 1939-1945
New York: Atheneum. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. Third Printing. Hardcover. First Printing of First American Edition in Near Fine condition with some foxing to the pages in a Very Good dust-jacket with tearing. There is a previous owner's signature on the half-title page; ; Vol. 2; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 1-14 15-511 pages . Atheneum hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 70843
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Cate, Curtis
The War of the Two Emperors: the Duel between Napoleon and Alexander: Russia 1812 -1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394536703 . First Edition/First Printing in Fine condition in a Fine dust-jacket; ; 8vo; 488 pages . Random House hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 70861 ???????? : 0394536703 9780394536705
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Huntington, Samuel P; Love, JR; Forman, H; Altman, SJ; Fegley, JE; Van Sant, FN; Bethel, WF J R S J J E F N W F
Marine Corps Gazette - Professional Magazine for United States Marines May 1962 Number 5 Volume 46 - ROK Republic of Korea Marines / Vo Nguyen Giap on Guerrilla War
USA: Marine Corps Association. Good. 1962. First Edition. Paperback. 68 pages. Features: Two-page ad for Hughes helicopters; Viet Cong - A Threat to Peace; Ad for E.W. Bliss Portable Airstrips with 'slingshot'; Soviet Seacoast Defense; Interesting one-page illustrated ad for the FMC hydrofoil amphibious landing craft LVHX2; One-page ad for Boeing-Vertol helicopters; War Trends - a look ahead; Raiders - Sea and Land; Requal for Combat - a proposal for a modified and 'more realistic' system of annual requalification firing; Vo Nguyen Giap on Guerrilla War - part 2 of 5; One Man Army - Ghrkha soldier Capt Lalbahadur Thapa is credited with turning the tide of German Gen Rommel's sweep across North Africa; ROK Marines; Combat Cargo Air Delivered - the GV-1 expands our capability; Cold Weather War; Protectionism - Modern Malady; Transfers and Promotions; Back cover color ad for the Phantom II discusses its two-man crew; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Marine Corps Gazette - Professional Magazine for United States Marines May 1962 Number 5 Volume 46 - ROK Republic of Korea Marines / Vo Nguyen Giap on Guerrilla War Kim Sung Eun David M. Shoup Hughes helicopters; Viet Cong - A Threat to Peace; Ad . Marine Corps Association paperback
书商的参考编号 : 201G4340
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Carey, Peter
True History of the Kelly Gang - 1st UK Edition/1st Printing
London: Faber and Faber. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0571192165 . A handsome first British edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Peter Carey directly on the half title page. Map of Ned Kelly's Australia laid in; True History of the Kelly Gang recounts the story of Ned Kelly a Jesse James-esque desperado of the Australian frontier. Booker Prize Winner; 8vo; 10 1-8 9-349 350 8 pages; Signed by Author . Faber and Faber hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45486 ???????? : 0571192165 9780571192168
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Bowers, John
Stonewall Jackson: Portrait of a Soldier - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688044522 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with gift inscription to front free end paper in alike price-clipped dust-jacket with minor edgewear; John Bowers' Stonewall Jackson: Portrait of a Soldier tells the story of Jackson's life and career as a soldier. It covers Jackson's time in the American Revolution his time in the War of 1812 and his time in the Civil War. The book also includes a biography of Jackson and a collection of Jackson's letters.; 8vo; 367 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45512 ???????? : 0688044522 9780688044527
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Hennessey, Maureen Hart, and Anne Knutson
Norman Rockwell: Pictures for the American People - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Atlanta Stockbridge And New York: High Museum of Art / The Norman Rockwell Museum / Harry N. Abrams Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0810963922 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition with gift inscription to front free end paper in about Fine dust-jacket with minor edge-wear; This book is a collection of Norman Rockwell's best-known paintings many of which were used as propaganda for the American people during the Cold War.; 4to ; 7 8-199 200 pages . High Museum of Art / The Norman Rockwell Museum / Harry N. Abrams, Inc. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45517 ???????? : 0810963922 9780810963924
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Braham, Allan
Dürer
London: Spring Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; Third Printing. Cloth. A bright first edition/later printing in Fine condition in Very Good rubbed dust-jacket with minor edgewear and chipping; This book is a biography of the German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer. It tells his life story from his childhood in Nuremberg to his death in 1528. The author Allan Braham is a professor of art history at the University of California Berkeley.; 4to ; 44 50 plates pages . Spring Books hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45520
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Finch, Christopher
Norman Rockwell's America
New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers / Reader's Digest. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. Reprint Edition. Cloth. 0810904543 . A handsome Reader's Digest edition in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and a couple of small closed tears; Norman Rockwell's America is a beautifully illustrated book about the life and times of Norman Rockwell. It covers his early years in New York his time as a newspaper illustrator and his work as a successful painter. The book is full of pictures of Rockwell's famous paintings including his most famous work The Madonna and Child.; 4to ; 16 17-313 314 pages . Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers / Reader's Digest hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45519 ???????? : 0810904543 9780810904545
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Adams, Charles Francis and Worthington Chauncey Ford (editor)
A Cycle of Adams Letters: 1861-1865 - 1st UK Edition/1st Printing
London: Constable and Company Ltd. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1921. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A handsome first British edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with mild edgewear chipping and light sunning to spines of both volumes. Volume 1: 7 viii-xiv 4 3 4-298 2 pp; Volume 2: 8 3 4-281 282 pp; Charles Francis Adams Sr. was the grandson of John Adams and son of John Quincy Adams. The letters contained within this volume were written while Adams served as the United States Ambassador to Great Britain during the American Civil War; Vol. 1 & 2; 8vo . Constable and Company Ltd. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45564
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Johnson, Neil M
George Sylvester Viereck: German-American Propagandist - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Chicago: University of Illinois Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0252002229 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket with light sunning to spine and minor edgewear; George Sylvester Viereck was born in 1881 in Germany to a prosperous family. In 1907 he moved to the United States and became a naturalized citizen. Viereck quickly established himself as a leading German-American intellectual and journalist. He was a staunch supporter of American democracy and was a vocal critic of Nazi Germany. Viereck died in 1946.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; 282 pages . University of Illinois Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22123 ???????? : 0252002229 9780252002229
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Durkin, Andrew R
Sergei Aksakov and Russian Pastoral -1st Edition/1st Printing
New Brunswick NJ: Rutgers University Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0813509548 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear rubbing and chip to upper front corner; Sergei Aksakov is one of the most acclaimed Russian writers of the early 19th century. His novels short stories and poems explore the themes of Russian history and culture. Russian Pastoral is his most famous work a novel about a group of country boys who travel to Russia's remote northeast to work on a farm.; 258 pages . Rutgers University Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22154 ???????? : 0813509548 9780813509549
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Thompson, Robert Smith
A Time For War: Franklin Delano Roosevelt And The Path To Pearl Harbor - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Prentice Hall Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0136533388 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In A Time For War historian Robert Smith draws on newly available sources to provide a fresh and insightful look at Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency and its critical role in leading America into World War II. Roosevelt's aggressive pursuit of international cooperation his determination to build a powerful navy and his refusal to back down in the face of overwhelming odds all contributed to America's eventual victory. This comprehensive history is the first to explore in detail the president's efforts to cultivate relationships with key allies and enemies as well as his attempts to navigate the dangerous waters of international politics. Smith paints a complex and compelling portrait of Roosevelt as a leader who was both visionary and pragmatic visionary in his belief that America could play a role in shaping the world and pragmatic in his understanding that war was inevitable.; B&W Photographs; 8vo ; 449 pages . Prentice Hall Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22141 ???????? : 0136533388 9780136533382
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Hayman, Ronald
Proust: A Biography -1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York NY: HarperCollins. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060164387 . A most attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with remainder mark to top edge in alike dust-jacket; This book is a biography of Marcel Proust and his life and work. It is written by Hayman and is a comprehensive look at Proust's life and work.; Remainder; 564 pages . HarperCollins hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22189 ???????? : 0060164387 9780060164386
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Freed, Rita E
Ramesses the Great: The Pharaoh and His Time
Charlotte NC: Mint Museum of Art. Fine. 1989. First Edition; Fourth Printing. Softcover. An attractive first edition/fourth printing Museum Exhibition Programme and Catalogue in Fine condition with minor edgewear without dust-jacket as issued; Ramesses III better known as Ramesses the Great was the fifth pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from 1279 BC to 1213 BC and his reign is considered the golden age of ancient Egyptian civilization. His rule is noted for its great military successes including his famous victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh. Ramesses III was also a great builder constructing many of the most famous monuments in Egypt including the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Temple of Karnak.; Color Photographs; 4to ; 215 pages . Mint Museum of Art paperback
书商的参考编号 : 45550
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Kurth, Peter
Anastasia: The Riddle Of Anna Anderson
Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; Second Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0316507164 . An attractive first edition/second printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Anna Anderson was a Russian immigrant who claimed to be the long-lost daughter of Czar Alexander II. For over a decade she captivated the public with her extraordinary story and her enigmatic personality. But was she telling the truth In this suspenseful and beautifully written novel Peter Kurth explores the fascinating and mysterious story of Anna Anderson and the people who believed in her.; B & W Photographs; 450 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22158 ???????? : 0316507164 9780316507165
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Foot, Michael
The Politics of Paradise: A Vindication of Byron - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
New York: Harper & Row Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0060390913 . A most attractive first American edition/first printing in seemingly unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; This book is a defense of the poetry of Lord Byron by Foot. Foot argues that Byron is a great poet and deserves to be respected.; B & W Illustrations; 424 pages . Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22199 ???????? : 0060390913 9780060390914
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Rubenstein, Richard E
Comrade Valentine -1st Edition/1st Printing
New York: Harcourt Brace and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0151528950 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with green sticker to rear panel; The true story of Azef the spy - the most dangerous man in Russia at the time of the last czars; 316 pages . Harcourt Brace and Company hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22151 ???????? : 0151528950 9780151528950
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Revere, Paul, with An Introduction by Edmund S Morgan
Paul Revere's Three Accounts of His Famous Ride
s. I. : Massachusetts Historical Society. Fine. 1976. 3rd Edition. Stapled wraps. A most attractive third edition in Fine condition without dust-jacket as issued; The famous ride of Paul Revere is retold in three different accounts by Revere himself. In each account he vividly illustrates the importance of a well-organized and swift response to a crisis. Revere's ride helped to galvanize the colonies into action and helped to secure their independence from the British Empire.; B & W Photographs; 4to ; Unpaginated pages . Massachusetts Historical Society paperback
书商的参考编号 : 45555
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Sinatra, Barbara
Lady Blue Eyes - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Norwalk CT: Easton Press. As New. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. An elegant first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in As New condition in original shrinkwrap. SIGNED by author Barbara Sinatra; The autobiography of Frank Sinatra's wife BarbaraContains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather silk moiré end leaves distinctive cover design raised bands accented in real 22KT gold satin ribbon page marker gilded page edges long-lasting high quality acid-neutral paper sewn pages for strength and durability; 8vo; Signed by Author . Easton Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45560
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Wilson, Dorothy Clarke
Stranger and Traveler: The Story of Dorothea Dix American Reformer
Boston and Toronto: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1975. First Edition; Second Printing. 1/4 Cloth. A bright first edition/second printing in Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgwear and small closed tear to upper rear; Dorothea Dix was a remarkable American woman who dedicated her life to helping the poor and the disadvantaged. She was also a leading advocate for mental health care and reform. This book tells the story of Dix's life and her work and how her dedication to helping others shaped American society and the role of mental health care in it.; B&W Photographs; 360 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22193
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Gilbert, Katharine Stoddert, with Joan K Holt and Sara Hudson
Treasures of Tutankhamun
Charlotte NC: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Very Good. 1976. Softcover. 0870991566 . A smart Museum Exhibition Programme and Catalogue in Very Good condition with address stamp to inner front cover and last page inscription to title page light edgewear creased lower front corner and rubbing to rear cover without dust-jacket as issued. An exhibition brochure and two tickets to the Seattle exhibition are laid in ; The Treasures of Tutankhamun is an illustrated book that covers the history artifacts and legend of King Tutankhamun.; B & W and Color Photographs; 4to ; 174 pages . The Metropolitan Museum of Art paperback
书商的参考编号 : 45551 ???????? : 0870991566 9780870991561
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A Day in the Life of America
New York London Glasgow Toronto Sydney Auckland Johannesburg: Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; Eighth Printing. Cloth. 000217734X . A handsome first edition/Eighth printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; Photographed by 200 of the world's leading photojournalists on one day May 2 1986; Color Photographs; Folio . Collins Publishers hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45556 ???????? : 000217734X 9780002177344
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O'Brien, David J
Isaac Hecker: An American Catholic - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York And Mahwah NJ: Paulist Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0809103974 . An attractive first edition/first printing in seemingly unread Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket; Isaac Hecker was one of the most important and radical Catholic theologians of the nineteenth century. Hecker's work was at the forefront of the Catholic reform movement and he was one of the first Catholic theologians to argue for the compatibility of Catholicism and science. Hecker is also known for his writings on the relationship between Church and State.; B & W Illustrations; 446 pages . Paulist Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 22176 ???????? : 0809103974 9780809103973
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Ferguson, Sarah, The Duchess Of York
Finding Sarah A Duchess's Journey To Find Herself - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New York London Toronto And Sydney: Atria Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439189544 . A beautiful first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED and dated 2011 on the fly leaf by author Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York; Ferguson dedicates her biography "to Oprah who pulled me out of the darkness and my dearest Andrew who holds onto the Real Sarah and of course with all my heart and soul to my magical 2 beautiful daughters Beatrice and Eugenie who remain true and steadfast to their mummy"; B & W Photographs; 8vo; xvi 315 5 pages; Signed by Author . Atria Books hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 29213 ???????? : 1439189544 9781439189542
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Twain, Mark; edited by Dixon Wecter
Mark Twain To Mrs. Fairbanks - 1st Edition/1st Printing
San Marino CA: Huntington Library. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1949. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A handsome first edition/first printing blue buckram lettered in gilt. Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. BAL 3578; Few letters written by Samuel Langhorne Clemens are more revealing than those addressed to Mary Mason Fairbanks. The hitherto unpublished letters shed important light upon the development of Samuel Clemens particularly during the years between his coming out West and his settling in Harford with wife and family in 1871. Those were decisive years in Mark Twain's development. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; 2 xxxii 286 2 pages . Huntington Library hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 29208
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Larson, Edward J
An Empire Of Ice; Scott Shackleton And The Heroic Age Of The Antarctic Science - 1st Edition/1st Printing
New Haven & London: Yale University Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0300154089 . A most handsome first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. Signed by author and Pulitzer Prize winner Edward J. Larson directly on the title page; Larson's new account of the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration is the first book to place the famed expeditions of British explorers Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen and others in a larger scientific social and geopolitical context ; 8vo; 2 xvi 326 pages; Signed by Author . Yale University Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 29251 ???????? : 0300154089 9780300154085
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Henige, David
In Search of Columbus: the Sources for the First Voyage - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Tucson AZ: The University of Arizona Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0816510903 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Henige tells the story of Columbus's search for a sea route to the East Indies and the sources he used in writing his account of the first voyage. He examines the evidence from both Columbus's own writings and the contemporary accounts of his contemporaries as well as archaeological evidence from sites visited by Columbus. Henige concludes that Columbus's voyage was not an accident but the result of careful planning and execution.; 8vo; 359 pages . The University of Arizona Press hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 45623 ???????? : 0816510903 9780816510900
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